How long is the commute from Batavia, IL?
Workers who live in Batavia, IL take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
24.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Batavia get to work
| Means of transportation | Batavia | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.1% (±3.7 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.3% (±3.4 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Batavia, the average commute is not measurably different from Kane County (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Batavia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kane County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, Batavia ranks 20 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 794 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Batavia
| Vehicles available | Batavia | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±3.1 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±3.1 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±3.3 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Batavia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kane County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Batavia
| Batavia | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.3% (±3.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±1.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Batavia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kane County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Batavia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | — | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Batavia Township | 1.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva Township | 2.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva | 2.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Aurora | 3.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles | 5.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 5.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora Township | 5.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| West Chicago | 5.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aurora Township, IL (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Blackberry Township | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Rutland Township (Kane County) | 30.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | Gilberts | 29.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Sugar Grove | 29.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Burlington Township | 29.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 19 | Batavia Township | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 20 | Batavia | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Dundee Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Hampshire Township | 28.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | East Dundee | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 24 (tie) | Carpentersville | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Elgin | 28.2 minutes (±0.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Hampshire | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Kane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Batavia
How long is the average commute in Batavia?
Workers who live in Batavia, IL take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Batavia without a car?
5.9% of households in Batavia have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Batavia?
24.3% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Batavia worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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